Best High Schools in Alachua, FL

Alachua, FL has 3 high schools with 1,889 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alachua score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alachua greatly exceed expectations.

1. Union County High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students

2. Santa Fe High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alachua, FL

Alachua, FL has 4 middle schools with 2,329 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alachua score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alachua greatly exceed expectations.

1. Alachua Learning Academy Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students

2. Oak View Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students

3. A. L. Mebane Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 332 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alachua, FL

Alachua, FL has 5 elementary schools with 1,444 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alachua score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alachua greatly exceed expectations.

1. Alachua Learning Academy Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students

2. High Springs Community School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 974 Students

3. William S. Talbot Elem School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

4. Alachua Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 326 Students

5. W. W. Irby Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 379 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alachua, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Alachua, FL has a total population of 16,005 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alachua, FL

5,662

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alachua, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alachua, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alachua, FL.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,688 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Alachua, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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